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VFR AERONAUTICAL CHART SYMBOLS AERONAUTICAL INFORMATION AIRPORTS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . RADIO AIDS TO NAVIGATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . AIRSPACE INFORMATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . NAVIGATIONAL AND PROCEDURAL INFORMATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . CHART LIMITS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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TOPOGRAPHIC INFORMATION CULTURE
RAILROADS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ROADS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . POPULATED PLACES OUTLINED . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . BOUNDARIES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . MISCELLANEOUS CULTURAL FEATURES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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HYDROGRAPHY
SHORELINES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . LAKES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . RESERVOIRS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . STREAMS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . MISCELLANEOUS HYDROGRAPHIC FEATURES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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RELIEF
CONTOURS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ELEVATIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . UNRELIABLE RELIEF . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . SHADED RELIEF . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . AREA RELIEF FEATURES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . MISCELLANEOUS RELIEF FEATURES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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HELICOPTER ROUTE CHARTS AIRPORTS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . RADIO AIDS TO NAVIGATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . AIRSPACE INFORMATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . NAVIGATIONAL AND PROCEDURAL INFORMATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . CULTURE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . HYDROGRAPHY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . RELIEF . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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VFR FLYWAY PLANNING CHARTS AIRPORTS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . RADIO AIDS TO NAVIGATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . AIRSPACE INFORMATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . NAVIGATIONAL AND PROCEDURAL INFORMATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . CULTURE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . HYDROGRAPHY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . RELIEF . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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GENERAL INFORMATION Symbols shown are for World Aeronautical Charts (WAC), Sectional aeronautical charts and Terminal Area Charts (TAC). When a symbol is different on any VFR chart series, it will be annotated thus: WAC or Not shown on WAC.
VFR AERONAUTICAL CHARTS - Aeronautical Information AIRPORTS
AIRPORTS LANDPLANE: CIVIL Airports having control towers (CT) are shown in blue, all others are shown in magenta. All recognizable runways, including some which may be closed, are shown for visual identification purposes. Refueling and repair facilities for normal traffic. Runway patterns will be depicted at airports with at least one hard surface runway 1500´ or greater in length.
LANDPLANE: EMERGENCY No facilities or Complete information is not available. Add appropriate notes as required: "closed, approximate position, existence unconfirmed.
SEAPLANE: EMERGENCY No facilities or complete information is not available
HELIPORT (Selected)
SEAPLANE: CIVIL AERONAUTICAL INFORMATION
ULTRALIGHT FLIGHT PARK (Selected)
AIRPORT DATA GROUPING
LANDPLANE: CIVIL-MILITARY
LANDPLANE: MILITARY Refueling and repair facilities not indicated.
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VFR AERONAUTICAL CHARTS - Aeronautical Information RADIO AIDS TO NAVIGATION
RADIO AIDS TO NAVIGATION
VHF OMNI-DIRECTIONAL RADIO (VOR) RANGE
ILS COMPONENTS Shown when component of airway system or used in the description of Class B airspace.
BROADCAST STATIONS (BS) On request by the proper authority or when a VFR Checkpoint.
VOR
FLIGHT SERVICE STATION (FSS)
{
VORTAC
VOR-DME
NON-DIRECTIONAL RADIOBEACON (NDB)
NDB-DME
REMOTE COMMUNICATIONS OUTLET (RCO)
VFR AERONAUTICAL CHARTS - Aeronautical Information RADIO AIDS TO NAVIGATION AIR FORCE STATION (AFS)
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AIRSPACE INFORMATION CLASS C AIRSPACE Appropriate notes as required may be shown. (Mode C see FAR 91.215 /AIM)
LONG RANGE RADAR STATION (LRRS)
OFF AIRPORT AWOS/ASOS
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AIRSPACE INFORMATION CLASS B AIRSPACE CLASS D AIRSPACE Appropriate notes as required may be shown. LAS 002
Only the airspace effective below 18,000 feet MSL are shown. (Mode C see FAR 91.215 /AIM) All mileages are nautical (NM). All radials are magnetic.
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VFR AERONAUTICAL CHARTS - Aeronautical Information AIRSPACE INFORMATION
CLASS E AIRSPACE
CANADIAN AIRSPACE
The limits of Class E airspace shall be shown by narrow vignettes or by the dashed magenta symbol. Individual units of designated airspace are not necessarily shown; instead, the aggregate lateral and vertical limits shall be defined by the following:
Individual units of designated Canadian airspace are not necessarily shown; instead, the aggregate lateral and vertical limits shall be portrayed as closely as possible to the comparable U.S. airspace.
Appropriate notes as required may be shown.
Airspace beginning at the surface (sfc) designated around airports ...
Airspace beginning at 700 feet AGL ...
AIRSPACE INFORMATION
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Airspace beginning at 1200 feet AGL or greater that abuts uncontrolled airspace (Class G) ...
Differentiates floors of airspace greater than 700 feet above the surface... When the ceiling is less than 18,000 feet MSL, the value, prefixed by the word "ceiling,” shall be shown along the limits.
OFFSHORE CONTROL AREAS
AIRSPACE OUTSIDE OF U.S. Other than Canada Appropriate notes as required may be shown.
FLIGHT INFORMATION REGIONS (FIR) and /or (CTA)
OCEANIC CONTROL AREAS (OCA)
VFR AERONAUTICAL CHARTS - Aeronautical Information AIRSPACE INFORMATION AIR DEFENSE IDENTIFICATION ZONE (ADIZ) Note. Delimiting line not shown when it coincides with International Boundary, projection lines or other linear features.
LOW ALTITUDE AIRWAYS VOR and LF / MF (CLASS E AIRSPACE)
AIRSPACE INFORMATION SPECIAL USE AIRSPACE Only the airspace effective below 18,000 feet MSL are shown. The type of area shall be spelled out in large areas if space permits.
Low altitude Federal Airways are indicated by centerline. Only the controlled airspace effective below 18,000 feet MSL is shown.
MISCELLANEOUS AIR ROUTES MILITARY TRAINING ROUTES (MTR)
SPECIAL MILITARY ACTIVITY ROUTES (SMAR)
Boxed notes (as in text) shown adjacent to route.
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VFR AERONAUTICAL CHARTS - Aeronautical Information AIRSPACE INFORMATION
SPECIAL AIR TRAFFIC RULES / AIRPORT PATTERNS (FAR 93)
AIRSPACE INFORMATION SPECIAL AIRSPACE AREAS SPECIAL FEDERAL AVIATION REGULATIONS (SFAR) AREAS
Appropriate boxed note as required shown adjacent to area. Appropriate notes as required may be shown.
SPACE OPERATIONS AREA (FAR 91.143)
SFAR AREA RELATING TO NATIONAL SECURITY Example: Washington DC
MODE C (FAR 91.215) Appropriate notes as required may be shown.
MISCELLANEOUS AIRSPACE AREAS Parachute Jumping Area with Frequency
Appropriate notes as required may be shown.
Glider Operating Area Ultralight Activity
WASHINGTON DC METROPOLITAN AREA SPECIAL FLIGHT RULES AREA IN EFFECT (See SFAR 94 description in chart border).
TEMPORARY FLIGHT RESTRICTION (TFR) RELATING TO NATIONAL SECURITY
Hang Glider Activity
Example: P-40/R-4009
SPECIAL CONSERVATION AREAS
National Park, Wildlife Refuge, Primitive and Wilderness Areas, etc.
Appropriate notes as required may be shown.
CAUTION P-40 AND R-4009 EXPANDED BY TEMPORARY FLIGHT RESTRICTION. CONTACT AFSS FOR LATEST STATUS AND NOTAMS
VFR AERONAUTICAL CHARTS - Aeronautical Information AIRSPACE INFORMATION NATIONAL SECURITY AREA
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AIRSPACE INFORMATION IFR ROUTES Appropriate notes as required may be shown.
Arrival
Appropriate notes as required may be shown.
Departure ’
TRANSITION ROUTES HIGH ENERGY RADIATION AREAS Appropriate notes as required may be shown.
Appropriate notes as required may be shown.
VFR TRANSITION ROUTE ATC CLEARANCE REQUIRED SEE SHOWBOAT GRAPHIC ON SIDE PANEL
Uni-directional Bi-directional
NAVIGATIONAL AND PROCEDURAL INFORMATION ISOGONIC LINE & VALUE Isogonic lines and values shall be based on the five year epoch magnetic variation model.
TERMINAL RADAR SERVICE AREA (TRSA) Appropriate notes as required may be shown.
LOCAL MAGNETIC NOTES Unreliability Notes
COMPASS ROSETTE Shown only in areas void of VOR roses. Compass rosette will be based on the five year epoch magnetic variation model.
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VFR AERONAUTICAL CHARTS - Aeronautical Information
NAVIGATIONAL AND PROCEDURAL INFORMATION INTERSECTIONS
NAVIGATIONAL AND PROCEDURAL INFORMATION MARINE LIGHTS
Named intersections used as reporting points. Arrows are directed toward facilities which establish intersection.
With Characteristics of Light
AERONAUTICAL LIGHTS
AERONAUTICAL LIGHTS
VISUAL GROUND SIGNS Shore and Landmarkers
VFR CHECKPOINTS
Site #
VFR AERONAUTICAL CHARTS - Aeronautical Information NAVIGATIONAL AND PROCEDURAL INFORMATION VFR WAYPOINTS
CHART LIMITS OUTLINE ON SECTIONAL OF TERMINAL AREA CHART
Stand-Alone Collocated with VFR Checkpoint
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GROUP OBSTRUCTION
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OUTLINE ON SECTIONAL OF INSET CHART
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HIGH-INTENSITY OBSTRUCTION LIGHTS High-intensity lights may operate parttime.
MAXIMUM ELEVATION FIGURE (MEF) (see page 2 for explanation).
WARNING AND CAUTION NOTES Used when specific area is not demarcated.
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VFR AERONAUTICAL CHARTS - Topographic Information CULTURE
RAILROADS All gauges
CULTURE RAILROAD SIDINGS AND SHORT SPURS
Single Track TOPOGRAPHIC INFORMATION
ROADS Double Track Dual Lane Category 1
More Than Two Tracks Primary Category 2
Electric
RAILROADS IN JUXTAPOSITION
Secondary Category 2
TRAILS Category 3 RAILROADNONOPERATING, ABANDONED, DESTROYED OR UNDER CONSTRUCTION
Provides symbolization for dismantled railroad when combined with label "dismantled railroad."
ROAD MARKERS Interstate Route No.
RAILROAD YARDS Limiting Track To Scale
U.S. Route No. Air Marked Identification Label ROAD NAMES
Location Only
RAILROAD STATIONS
ROADS UNDER CONSTRUCTION Features Related to Railroads and Roads
VFR AERONAUTICAL CHARTS - Topographic Information CULTURE BRIDGES AND VIADUCTS
CULTURE FERRIES, FERRY SLIPS AND FORDS
Railroad
Road
OVERPASSES AND UNDERPASSES
CAUSEWAYS
TUNNELS-ROAD AND RAILROAD
PROMINENT FENCES
BOUNDARIES
International
POPULATED PLACES OUTLINED Large Cities Category 1
Cities and Large Towns Category 2
State and Provincial
Convention or Mandate Line
POPULATED PLACES
Towns and Villages Category 3
Date Line
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VFR AERONAUTICAL CHARTS - Topographic Information CULTURE
CULTURE
TIME ZONES
SMALL LOCKS
MINES AND QUARRIES
WEIRS AND JETTIES
Shaft Mines and Quarries
POWER TRANSMISSION & TELECOMMUNICATION LINES
SEAWALLS
PIPELINES
BREAKWATERS
Underground
DAMS
DAM CARRYING ROAD
PASSABLE LOCKS
PIERS, WHARFS, QUAYS, ETC.
MISCELLANEOUS CULTURAL FEATURES
OUTDOOR THEATER
WELLS
Other Than Water
VFR AERONAUTICAL CHARTS - Topographic Information CULTURE
HYDROGRAPHY
RACE TRACKS
SHORELINES Definite
LOOKOUT TOWERS Air marked identification
(Site Number)
Fluctuating
618 (Elevation Base of Tower)
LANDMARK AREAS
Unsurveyed Indefinite
TANKS
Man-made
LAKES Label as required
COAST GUARD STATION
Perennial When too numerous to show individual lakes, show representative pattern and descriptive note.
Non-Perennial
AERIAL CABLEWAYS, CONVEYORS, ETC.
(dry, intermittent, etc.) Illustration includes small perennial lake
RESERVOIRS Natural Shorelines
HYDROGRAPHY OPEN WATER
Man-made Shorelines Label when necessary for clarity Too small to show to scale
INLAND WATER
Under Construction
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VFR AERONAUTICAL CHARTS - Topographic Information HYDROGRAPHY
STREAMS
Perennial
HYDROGRAPHY WET SAND AREAS Within and adjacent to desert areas
AQUEDUCTS
Non-Perennial
Fanned Out Alluvial fan
Abandoned or Under Construction
Braided
Underground
Disappearing
Suspended or Elevated
Seasonally Fluctuating
Tunnels
MISCELLANEOUS HYDROGRAPHIC FEATURES
with undefined limits
Kanats with maximum bank limits, prominent and constant
Sand Deposits In and Along Riverbeds
Underground aqueduct with air vents
VFR AERONAUTICAL CHARTS - Topographic Information HYDROGRAPHY
HYDROGRAPHY
FLUMES, PENSTOCKS AND SIMILAR FEATURES To Scale
Elevated
Underground
FALLS
Abandoned or Under Construction
Abandoned to Scale
SMALL CANALS AND DRAINAGE / IRRIGATION DITCHES
Double-Line
Perennial
Single-Line
Non-Perennial
RAPIDS
Double-Line
Abandoned or Ancient
Numerous Single-Line
Representative pattern and/or descriptive note.
CANALS
Numerous
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VFR AERONAUTICAL CHARTS - Topographic Information HYDROGRAPHY
COASTAL HYDROGRAPHIC FEATURES SALT EVAPORATORS AND SALT PANS MAN EXPLOITED
HYDROGRAPHY LAND SUBJECT TO INUNDATION salt pans
SWAMPS, MARSHES AND BOGS
SPRINGS, WELLS AND WATERHOLES
HUMMOCKS AND RIDGES
GLACIERS
MANGROVE AND NIPA
GLACIAL MORAINES
mangrove
ICE CLIFFS
PEAT BOGS
peat bog
TUNDRA
CRANBERRY BOGS
RICE PADDIES Extensive areas indicated by label only.
SNOWFIELDS, ICE FIELDS AND ICE CAPS
ICE PEAKS
FORESHORE FLATS
Tidal flats exposed at low tide.
VFR AERONAUTICAL CHARTS - Topographic Information HYDROGRAPHY ROCKS-ISOLATED
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RELIEF CONTOURS
Bare or Awash Basic WRECKS Exposed
REEFS-ROCKY OR CORAL Approximate
MISCELLANEOUS UNDERWATER FEATURES NOT OTHERWISE SYMBOLIZED
Intermediate
FISH PONDS AND HATCHERIES
ICE
Permanent Polar Ice
Auxiliary
Depression Illustration includes mound within depression
Values
Pack Ice
0
200
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VFR AERONAUTICAL CHARTS - Topographic Information RELIEF
RELIEF
SPOT ELEVATIONS ELEVATIONS
SAND OR GRAVEL AREAS
Position Accurate
SAND RIDGES Position Accurate, Elevation Approximate
To Scale
UNRELIABLE RELIEF Approximate location
SAND DUNES
To Scale Critical SHADED RELIEF
Highest on Chart ROCK STRATA OUTCROP
MOUNTAIN PASS 12632
HACHURING
AREA RELIEF FEATURES QUARRIES TO SCALE
STRIP MINES, MINE DUMPS AND TAILINGS
UNSURVEYED AREAS
To Scale
Label appropriately as required
CRATERS
UNCONTOURED AREAS
MISCELLANEOUS RELIEF FEATURES
Label appropriately as required RELIEF DATA INCOMPLETE
DISTORTED SURFACE AREAS
lava
ESCARPMENTS, BLUFFS, CLIFFS, DEPRESSIONS, ETC.
LAVA FLOWS LEVEES AND ESKERS
HELICOPTER ROUTE CHARTS - Aeronautical Information AIRPORTS LANDPLANE All recognizable runways, including some which may be closed, are shown for visual identification.
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RADIO AIDS TO NAVIGATION VHF OMNI-DIRECTIONAL RADIO (VOR) RANGE
HELICOPTER ROUTE CHARTS
HELIPORT
SEAPLANE
ULTRALIGHT FLIGHT PARK
VOR
AIRPORT DATA GROUPING VORTAC
VOR-DME
NON-DIRECTIONAL RADIOBEACON (NDB)
NDB-DME
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Boxed airport name indicates airport for which a Special Traffic Rule has been established.
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HELICOPTER ROUTE CHARTS - Aeronautical Information RADIO AIDS TO NAVIGATION
NAVAIDS USED TO DEFINE CLASS B AIRSPACE
BROADCAST STATIONS (BS) On request by the proper authority or when a VFR Checkpoint.
AIRSPACE INFORMATION CLASS B AIRSPACE Appropriate notes as required may be shown. (Mode C see FAR 91.215/AIM)
All mileages are nautical (NM)
All radials are magnetic.
FLIGHT SERVICE STATION (FSS)
CLASS C AIRSPACE Appropriate notes as required may be shown. (Mode C see FAR 91.215/AIM)
REMOTE COMMUNICATIONS OUTLET (RCO)
CLASS D AIRSPACE HELICOPTER ROUTE CHARTS
HELICOPTER ROUTE CHARTS - Aeronautical Information AIRSPACE INFORMATION CLASS E SURFACE (SFC) AIRSPACE
AIRSPACE INFORMATION CANADIAN AIRSPACE Appropriate notes as required may be shown.
SPECIAL AIRSPACE AREAS
SPECIAL FEDERAL AVIATION REGULATIONS (SFAR) AREAS RELATING TO NATIONAL SECURITY
Example: Washington DC
HELICOPTER ROUTES
Appropriate notes as required may be shown.
WASHINGTON DC METROPOLITAN SPECIAL FLIGHT RULES AREA IN EFFECT (See SFAR 94 description in chart border). Special regulations apply to all aircraft operations below Flight Level 180 in the Washington DC Metropolitan Area. Pilots should contact a local AFSS for NOTAM information prior to flight in the Washington DC Metropolitan Area.
AIR DEFENSE IDENTIFICATION ZONE (ADIZ) Note. Delimiting line not shown when it coincides with International Boundary, projection lines or other linear features.
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HELICOPTER ROUTE CHARTS - Aeronautical Information AIRSPACE INFORMATION
SPECIAL USE AIRSPACE
NAVIGATIONAL AND PROCEDURAL INFORMATION VFR CHECKPOINTS
Only the airspace effective below 18,000 feet MSL is shown. The type of area shall be spelled out in large areas if space permits.
MILITARY TRAINING ROUTES (MTR) SPECIAL AIR TRAFFIC RULES / AIRPORT TRAFFIC AREAS (FAR PART 93) Appropriate boxed notes as required shown adjacent to area.
VFR WAYPOINTS Stand-Alone Collocated with VFR Checkpoint
OBSTRUCTIONS ’
MODE C (FAR 91.215)
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Appropriate notes as required may be shown.
MISCELLANEOUS AIRSPACE AREAS Parachute Jumping Area with Frequency Glider Operating Area Ultralight Activity Hang Glider Activity
SPECIAL CONSERVATION AREAS
MAXIMUM ELEVATION FIGURE (MEF) (see page 2 for explanation).
NAVIGATION DATA ’ ’
National Park, Wildlife Refuge, Primitive and Wilderness Areas, etc. ’ ’
TERMINAL RADAR SERVICE AREA (TRSA) Appropriate notes as required may be shown. ’ ’
HELICOPTER ROUTE CHARTS - Topographic Information NAVIGATIONAL AND PROCEDURAL INFORMATION WARNING AND CAUTION NOTES
CULTURE POWER TRANSMISSION LINES
PROMINENT PICTORIALS
LOCAL MAGNETIC NOTES LANDMARKS
Unreliability Notes
CULTURE RAILROADS
HYDROGRAPHY
Single Track Double Track
SHORELINES
ROADS Dual Lane
MAJOR LAKES AND RIVERS
Primary
BRIDGES
RESERVOIRS
RELIEF POPULATED PLACES
Built-up Areas
BOUNDARIES International State and Provincial
SPOT ELEVATIONS
Position Accurate
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VFR FLYWAY PLANNING CHARTS - Aeronautical Information AIRPORTS
LANDPLANE
AIRSPACE INFORMATION CLASS B AIRSPACE
No distinction is made between airports with services and those without services. Runways may be exaggerated to clearly portray the pattern. Hard-surfaced runways which are closed but still exist are included in the charted pattern. FAR 91 - Fixed wing special VFR operations prohibited.
Appropriate notes as required may be shown. (Mode C see FAR 91.215 /AIM) All mileages are nautical (NM). All radials are magnetic.
VFR FLYWAY PLANNING CHARTS
RADIO AIDS TO NAVIGATION VHF OMNI-DIRECTIONAL RADIO RANGE (VOR)
CLASS C AIRSPACE Appropriate notes as required may be shown. (Mode C see FAR 91.215/AIM)
VOR
VORTAC
VOR-DME
CLASS D AIRSPACE
NON-DIRECTIONAL RADIOBEACON (NDB)
NDB-DME
NAVAIDS USED TO DEFINE CLASS B AIRSPACE
CLASS E SURFACE (SFC) AIRSPACE
VFR FLYWAY PLANNING CHARTS - Aeronautical Information AIRSPACE INFORMATION SPECIAL AIRSPACE AREAS
AIRSPACE INFORMATION SUGGESTED VFR FLYWAY AND ALTITUDE
SPECIAL FEDERAL AVIATION REGULATIONS (SFAR) AREAS RELATING TO NATIONAL SECURITY
IFR ROUTES Appropriate notes as required may be shown.
Example: Washington DC
Arrival
Departure Appropriate notes as required may be shown.
WASHINGTON DC METROPOLITAN AREA SPECIAL FLIGHT RULES AREA IN EFFECT (See SFAR 94 description in chart border). Special regulations apply to all aircraft operations below Flight Level 180 in the Washington DC Metropolitan Area. Pilots should contact a local AFSS for NOTAM information prior to flight in the Washington DC Metropolitan Area.
TEMPORARY FLIGHT RESTRICTION (TFR) RELATING TO NATIONAL SECURITY
TRANSITION ROUTES Appropriate notes as required may be shown.
Uni-directional Bi-directional
SPECIAL USE AIRSPACE
Example: P-40/R-4009
Only the airspace effective below 18,000 feet MSL is shown.
Appropriate notes as required may be shown.
CAUTION P-40 AND R-4009 EXPANDED BY TEMPORARY FLIGHT RESTRICTION. CONTACT AFSS FOR LATEST STATUS AND NOTAMS.
MILITARY TRAINING ROUTES (MTR)
VFR TRANSITION ROUTE ATC CLEARANCE REQUIRED SEE SHOWBOAT GRAPHIC ON SIDE PANEL
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VFR FLYWAY PLANNING CHARTS - Aeronautical Information AIRSPACE INFORMATION
SPECIAL AIR TRAFFIC RULES / AIRPORT TRAFFIC AREAS (FAR Part 93)
NAVIGATIONAL AND PROCEDURAL INFORMATION VFR CHECKPOINTS
Appropriate boxed note as required shown adjacent to area.
MODE C (FAR 91.215) Appropriate notes as required may be shown.
VFR WAYPOINTS AIR DEFENSE IDENTIFICATION ZONE (ADIZ)
TERMINAL RADAR SERVICE AREA (TRSA)
Stand-Alone Collocated with VFR Checkpoint
OBSTRUCTIONS Only those obstacles specified by the FAA shall be shown. Above Ground Level (AGL) heights are not shown.
MISCELLANEOUS AIRSPACE AREAS
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Parachute Jumping Area Glider Operating Area Ultralight Activity
NAVIGATIONAL DATA ’ ’
Hang Glider Activity
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VFR FLYWAY PLANNING CHARTS - Topographic Information CULTURE
RELIEF
RAILROADS
Spot Elevations
Single and Multiple Tracks
Position Accurate Mountain Peaks
ROADS Dual Lane
HARBOR FREEWAY
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Primary
POPULATED PLACES Built-up Areas
Towns BOUNDARIES
International
POWER TRANSMISSION LINES PROMINENT PICTORIALS
LANDMARKS POWER PLANT
HYDROGRAPHY SHORELINES
MAJOR LAKES AND RIVERS
RESERVOIRS
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